Duck Career Network Alumni Career Advice and Events

Alumni Career Advice and Events

Read alumni career profiles and blogs, watch event recordings, and see what's coming up!


Career Profiles
Ducks with career and job search insight and industry experience are here for you, offering their perspectives and advice to enhance and inspire you in your career path. Through alumni career profiles and blogs, you can access alumni insiders’ perspective on jobs, organizations, and industries.
Tahni Kalina

Leadership through Relationship Building and Communication

January 8, 2021
Tahni Kalina graduated from the University of Oregon in 1992 with a bachelor of science degree in psychology. She jumped straight into social work out of college, later earning a master’s degree in social work from Eastern Washington University. Kalina now runs a private practice as an independent clinical social worker for adults and adolescents.
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Being Successful in a Diverse, Intercultural Work Environment

June 17, 2020
From a young age, John Branam always knew he had an interest in the intersection of social change, justice, public policy and education. He is now the Executive Director at Get Schooled, an educational nonprofit organization that is the nation’s only all-digital college, and career counselor, helping young people across America create successful pathways to their academic and professional future.
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Critical Thinking and How it Can Support Your Career Path

May 26, 2020
After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2002 with a degree in educational leadership, Amy Radochonski began recruiting students in educational programs at UO. She is now the VP of Programming for College Living Experience, where she engages with instructors across the U.S., helping plan programs for students with disabilities who are attending higher education. The skillset she gained from her time at UO can be attributed to her effective methods of critical thinking and problem-solving when tasked with individualistic, student-based needs.
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Being an Influential Leader and Expanding your Experience

April 22, 2020
Shortly after Anthony Lambatos graduated from the University of Oregon in 2004, he went to work for the family business, Footers Catering—eventually taking over ownership from his father a few years later. Owning a business appealed to Anthony, as it gave him the opportunity to shape and frame how a company was going to exist.
Rosa Chavez-Jacuinde

The Power of Listening: Communication As a Key to Professional Success

April 2, 2020
As an undergraduate at UO, Rosa Chavez-Jacuinde studied both international and environmental studies and decided to continue her education further, receiving a law degree soon after with the aspiration to be of service to others. With her extensive knowledge in these various fields, she worked as an attorney where she successfully maintained relationships between herself and others throughout her career.
Event Recordings
We don’t want our alumni to miss out on our array of webinars. There’s no substitute for meeting in person, but when that’s not possible, or you’ve missed an event, a recording is the next-best thing. Watch these at your convenience, then consider attending a future event!
Grow With Google

Grow With Google: Power Your Job Search With Google Tools

May 2, 2022

Ducks fly higher in the job search with the help of Google tools! Join UO Bryan Caplan, BA ’07, your Dedicated Trainer for Grow with Google, as he walks you through discovering new job opportunities and how to organize and enhance your job search experience using tools including Google Docs and Google Sheets, as well as Google's Job Search feature.

Say Buh Bye To Burnout At Work

Say "Buh-Bye" to Burnout at Work

April 23, 2022

Tired of letting your job call the shots in your life? Ready to downsize your relationship with work and quit burnout without leaving your corporate job? Grant Gurewitz, BS ’13 shares how it's possible to be well at work AND be successful, with his research-backed and tested playbook to keep burnout on the sidelines.

Make Shift Happen In Your Career

Make Shift Happen In Your Career

March 24, 2022

Join Anthony Trucks, BS '08, as he teaches simple steps to gain clarity and direction to reach higher levels of success in your career and in life. A former UO football player and NFL Athlete-turned international speaker and career coach, Anthony's life mission is teaching others how to "Make Shift Happen" in their career.

Grow With Google

Grow With Google: Learn The Basics of Google Ads

March 21, 2022

Consumers no longer “go online,” they live online! In fact, 49 percent of shoppers surveyed said they use Google to discover new items or products, and each search is an opportunity for your business to connect with potential customers. Are you showing up? Join UO alumnus Bryan Caplan, BA '07 your dedicated trainer for Grow with Google, as he walks you through the ins and outs of Google Ads. In less than an hour, you’ll learn how Google Ads work and walk away with a plan to create your own text ads to attract more customers.

Ducks in Tech

Ducks in Tech: Equitable Hiring, Diverse Teams, Successful Companies

January 27, 2022

Building a strong and thriving business requires team members from a broad set of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Hear from Duck alumni in the tech industry who share their advice and insights on how innovative companies can lean forward to evolve their recruiting programs, hiring processes and commit to creating inclusive environment for long term success.

Alumni Skill-Share
Both hard and soft skills play equal roles in employment, career success and work-life balance. When seeking the ideal job candidate, employers must consider a diverse set of skills that demonstrate achievements. Whether it's people-oriented skills or analytical data-centered skills, our Duck alumni community is made up professionals eager to share their expertise!
The Duck Career Network is happy partner with volunteers to bring you an ever-growing skill-sharing series, covering a wide range of career topics. Check back often see what's new!
Upcoming Events
Duck In and Connect Portland

Duck In and Connect: Portland

Portland, OR
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Connect with fellow UO alumni in Portland at Duck In and Connect. Attend guided networking activities, casually mingle, and support fellow Ducks on their career journeys!

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Breaking Free from Hurry Sickness

Virtual
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Tune in for a powerful, research-based session with alumna Kandi Wiens on breaking free from the pressure to always do more—without sacrificing success.

Life Beyond UO
We want to ensure our graduating Ducks are prepared for life after the UO, and our alumni volunteers are here to help. We leverage our alumni as advice givers and storytellers to the benefit of soon-to-be grads. This blog series, completely written by alumni contributors, features a variety of helpful content for students and new graduates. Topics range from setting down roots in a new city to establishing oneself as a professional, from interview and job search tips to the benefits of networking and chapter involvement.